- Tom Waits
- Dr. John
- Alice Cooper
- Darlene Love
- Neil Diamond
Also Honored:
Leon Russell was honored with a musical excellence award, previously the sideman category. Executives Jac Holzman and Art Rupe were given the Ahmet Ertegun Awards.
Left At The Alter:
Bon Jovi, J. Geils Band, LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys, Donna Summer
